as in fraud
an instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value
that's just a scam to bilk insurance companies for staged accidents
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Recent Examples of scam
Its origins and the ballad to enter were seemingly a scam made up by Agatha and her son Nicky to continue draining other witches’ magic.
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Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
As if the threat of destructive hurricanes wasn't enough, the industry has in recent years been dealing with litigation from roof-insurance scams, as well as reinsurance costs having risen sharply.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Pig butchering scams are a reminder that the scariest threats often wear a friendly mask.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Know the most common scams Simply being aware of typical scams can help, experts say.
—Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
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Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
As if the threat of destructive hurricanes wasn't enough, the industry has in recent years been dealing with litigation from roof-insurance scams, as well as reinsurance costs having risen sharply.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Pig butchering scams are a reminder that the scariest threats often wear a friendly mask.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Know the most common scams Simply being aware of typical scams can help, experts say.
—Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scam
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Read Article > Elon Musk spent Election Day on X praising men, amplifying anti-immigrant conspiracies, and accusing Democrats of voter fraud.Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
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No one believes Rihanna would or could actually commit voter fraud, but that didn’t stop plenty of commenters, especially those who support Trump, from being up in arms over the suggestion that a foreign billionaire would ever try.Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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The videos are being used in investment scams, such as romance swindles, and in other ways.Russ Wiles, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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Some crypto schemes involve crooks offering to help victims recover money lost in prior crypto swindles.Russ Wiles, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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Victims' families filed lawsuits in Connecticut and Texas accusing Jones of defaming them on his show and inflicting emotional distress by repeatedly suggesting that the shooting, in which a gunman killed 20 first-grade children and six adults, was a hoax.Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Underwater archeologists say Le Griffon has long been a target for hoaxes.Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
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The third film about the sociopathic clown largely repeats the pros and cons of the last movie — killer makeup effects and a great performance buried in a repetitive flick with a story that’s impossible to care about — but that’s more than enough for fans of this increasingly popular franchise.Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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One final con of consuming raw potatoes: Since spuds are grown in the ground, they will be covered with dirt, grime, and potentially, bacteria.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
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The stunning corruption scheme finally came to an end in September 2013, when authorities tricked his NCIS mole into thinking the most serious investigations had been closed and then invited Francis to San Diego for a meeting with Navy officials.Alex Riggins, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Western intelligence agencies believe that Russian operatives orchestrated the scheme to plant incendiary devices in parcels bound for North America, according to officials.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Scam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scam. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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